Ficus benghalensis ‘Joy’

Description

Glossy oval leaves of Ficus benghalensis ‘Joy’ emerge bright green with bright red venation, sitting atop a pale grey trunk. One of the most striking of the Ficus genus, the muted tones of this small tree stand out against its more popular relatives.

WATERING

S/S allow 20% of the top soil to dry out. In A/W allow soil to dry out 50%.

LIGHT REQUIREMENTS

Bright, indirect. Can be susceptible to scorching if placed in direct light.

FEED

Use a houseplant fertiliser once a month from April – October.

REPOTTING

Repot every 1.5-2 years. Use a well draining house plant compost with an added drainage medium like perlite.

POT SIZE / HEIGHT

See available sizes below. Please note that, due to their natural variability, specimens’ height may be within 10-20% of the stated height below.

Plant supplied in plastic nursery pot.